SOLUTION: Please help me with this equation step-by-step: x + 2/3 = 2 (7/8)

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Question 514210: Please help me with this equation step-by-step: x + 2/3 = 2 (7/8)
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x+2/3=14/8
x=14/8-2/3
x=42/24-16/24
x=26/8=3 1/4